July 4th Trivia

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.

Patriotic Places

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Number of places nationwide with "liberty" in their name. The most populous one is Liberty, Missouri (26,232). Iowa has more of these places than any other state: four (Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty).

Eleven places have "independence" in their name. The most populous of these is Independence, Missouri, with 113,288 residents.

Five places adopted the name "freedom." Freedom, California, with 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.

There is one place named "patriot" — Patriot, Indiana, with a population of 202.

And what could be more fitting than spending the day in a place called "America"? There are five such places in the country, with the most populous being American Fork, Utah, with 21,941 residents.

courtesy: www.chiff.com

Sheridan Community Chorus (7/6) concert

A few things regarding (7/6) concert...
Bud's begging for help again!
1. Chorus concert 7:00 pm at Sheridan United Methodist church...report by 6:00 pm
attire: combination of red/white/blue...white/black acceptable
2. Do you know anyone who would volunteer to shuttle the choir members to/from our concert at Sheridan United Methodist Church on Sunday (7/6)? We have permission to park the choir members' cars at the St. John Bosco parking lot.
3. We could use some help moving some pieces of furniture off the platform following the Sunday morning service at Sheridan.
I thank each and every one of you for your commitment.
The wrist is fine.
--
Bud

Good news from Carolyn

I got this email from Carolyn D. this morning...
Good news! Keep praying!


Dear Family and Friends,

More good news. Andy is no longer in ICU but is still at Hamot. He is eating solids and walking with a walker a little. His mind is clearing up from all the drugs. He no longer sees bugs or tells these outlandish stories. They are still not sure if the kidneys are functioning properly and they are having a hard time regulating his sugar. So please keep praying. God certainly has been taking care of us.

Love to all,
Carolyn

The Sheridan Community Chorus

There will not be a chorus rehearsal on Thursday, July 3. This is an officially recognized vacation day. Please be assured that it will not affect your salary.

This is under the authority of the singer/director negotiated agreement of 11/13/04 in which the conductor/director has the right to make arbitrary decisions without the full agreement and consent of the chorus members without any prior notice.

(and then will pray that the singers show up).

Chorus at St. Columban's

Saint Columban's on the Lake: 2546 Lake Road (Route 5) in Sheridan, NY (716) 934-4515.
The Sheridan Community Chorus will be singing at St. Columban's on the Lake tonight (7/1) beginning at 7:00 pm [please report by 6:30 pm]. We will be singing in the Chapel.
Jane Ball is the Activities Director at St. Columban's. Please visit with as many residents as you can following the concert...and make sure you bring a dog biscuit for "Buddy" the golden retriever.

Today's Funny

A rock store was closed by the police. They were taking too much for granite.

Thought for the day

"Bud attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which."
- Bud's high school guidance counselor

Sheridan Community Chorus (7/1)

Great job Saturday night. I've heard an enormous amount of compliments. Congratulations to all of you for concentrating through all the distractions. I will clean the mud off your shoes (73 cents/shoe).
Please remember that tomorrow (7/1), we are singing at St. Columbans' (2546 Lake Road [Route 5]) in Sheridan, NY. It is between Silver Creek and Dunkirk on Route 5.
We will be singing in the Chapel (the building closest to the road). So, you park around the rear of the building and then walk all the way down the corridor. I'm sorry there are so many steps involved.
We will be singing at 7:00 pm.
Thanks for all your hard work.

Bud Lowery
The 'Blood & sweat' conductor.

I'm fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Choruses [6/28/08]

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community choruses will present 'Our Flag Was Still There' at The Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road in Sheridan, NY) "Willowfest" this evening at ~ 8:30 pm.
Attire: any combination of red/white/blue (stars & stripes patterns encouraged). If that is problematic, white over black clothes are acceptable.
Bring 'Our Flag Was Still There' choral books and 'Salute to the Armed Services' music.
Bring small flashlight, folding chair, raincoat/umbrella (just in case), & bug spray.
Please keep perfume & cologne to a minimum.
Bus will be at the St. John Bosco Auditorium parking lot at 6:30 pm.
If you are driving, you are encouraged to arrive at the winery by 7:00 pm since parking is at a premium.
If you can help with set-up/tear-down before/after the concert, it will be appreciated.
*If any of you could arrange to have pictures of our chorus taken before/during/after our performance at Willowfest, I would really appreciate it*
I would like to have these images available to me on-line.
Bud's cell: 785-8341
Diane's cell: 673-5994
Pray for no rain.
Thanks

You know you're living in 2008 when...

1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.

The Sheridan Community Chorus in The Observer

From The Dunkirk Observer
Page One
By JOEL CUTHBERT
POSTED: June 14, 2008

SHERIDAN — Willowfest will be held June 27 and 28 with fireworks both nights, in addition to amusement rides for children, a firemen’s hose race, car shows, Chiavetta’s chicken BBQ, and live musical entertainment.

The Sheridan Community Chorus will perform “Our Flag Was Still There” eight times in various venues including June 28 at Willowfest after fireworks, July 6 at the Sheridan United Methodist Church at 7 p.m., and July 13 at the Cattaraugus Christian Camp at 3 p.m. Visit www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com for more information.

Today's Funny

This old fisherman would go out in his boat every morning and come back about an hour later with a cooler filled with fish. The game warden got suspicious as to how the old guy always caught so many fish in such a short time. So he invited himself fishing with the old guy.

They went to the middle of the lake, the old guy pulls out a stick of dynamite and throws it overboard. Boom! Fish start floating to the surface and the old guy starts scooping them up in his net.

The game warden says, "You can't do that. It's illegal."

The old guy quietly lights another stick of dynamite, hands it to the game warden and says, "You gonna talk or are you gonna fish?"

Chorus Willowfest Concert

Willowfest Concert (6/28) information…•
A bus will be available for chorus members at St. John Bosco Auditorium parking lot @ 6:30 pm. If you are driving, you are encouraged to arrive at the winery before 7:00 pm
• Attire: Any combination of red/white/blue (“stars & stripes patterns encouraged)
• *If you don’t have red/white/blue, white over black is fine*
• Please remember to bring your choral book & ‘Salute to the Armed Forces Medley
• You are encouraged to bring bottled water
• Please refrain from heavily scented perfumes, colognes, & deodorants because some members are allergic (Bud will remain upwind!)
• The “rain date” for Willowfest is Sunday (6/29) times remain the same.

The Sheridan Community Chorus patriotic concert schedule:
Saturday 6/28 @ 8:30 pm @ Willow Creek Winery (Sheridan) pre-fireworks
Sunday 7/6 @ 7:00 pm @ Sheridan United Methodist church (Sheridan)
Sunday 7/13 @ 3:00 pm @ Cattaraugus Christian Camp (Cattaraugus)

BULLETIN: NEW DOG BREEDS

The following new breeds are now recognized by the AKC:

Collie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso: A dog that folds up for easy transport

Spitz + Chow Chow = Spitz-Chow: A dog that throws up a lot

Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter: A traditional Christmas pet

Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs: A puzzling breed

Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso: An abstract dog

Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer: A dog fresh and clean as a whistle

Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever: The choice of research scientists

Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound: A dog for financial advisors

Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull: A dog that makes awful mistakes

Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador: A dog that barks incessantly

Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point: Owned by...oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway

Collie + Malamute = Commute: A dog that travels to work

Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere: A dog that's true to the end

The Sheridan Community Chorus patriotic concert schedule:
Saturday 6/28 @ 8:30 pm @ Willow Creek Winery (Sheridan) pre-fireworks
Sunday 7/6 @ 7:00 pm @ Sheridan United Methodist church (Sheridan)
Sunday 7/13 @ 3:00 pm @ Cattaraugus Christian Camp (Cattaraugus)

Today's Funny

The Island of Trid

Once upon a time, in the middle of the ocean, there was the Island of Trid.

It seems that most of the Island of Trid was covered by a large mountain. On this mountain lived a Giant. The Giant did not allow Trids on his mountain. If a Trid dared to climb onto the mountain, the Giant would kick him into the ocean. Trids are notoriously bad swimmers, and frequently drowned when kicked into the ocean.

The Trids were a very sexual people, and the population had grown quite large. Every square inch of the island, except the mountain, was crowded with Trids.

The Trids spent their days crowded together, dreaming of the open space available on the ever visible mountain. Every few days, a Trid would decide he couldn't stand the crowds any more. He would start to climb the mountain, and the Giant would kick the Trid into the ocean.The Trids were a very depressed people.

One day a traveling Rabbi visited the Island of Trid. Despite their overcrowded conditions, the Trids were extremely generous to this man of God.

The Rabbi decided to return the favor, and to go plead the Trid's case to the Giant. "Surely the Giant can be convinced to share some of the mountain with you," the Rabbi explained.

The Trids were horrified. "Please don't go, Rabbi", the Trids implored. "The Giant will kick you into the ocean, and you will surely drown."

The Rabbi was stubborn, and insisted that he talk to the Giant. The Trids sent out every boat they had. They formed a ring around the island, so that they would be able to rescue the Rabbi.

The Rabbi started walking towards the mountain. No sign of the Giant.

He walked through the foothills, and there was no sign of the Giant.

He started up the slopes of the mountain, further than any Trid had ever been. Still no sign of the Giant.

Finally he reached the summit of the mountain. There the Giant was waiting for him. The Rabbi asked "Tell me Giant, why have you allowed me to climb to the top of the mountain, without kicking me off the moment I started climbing?"

And the Giant replied, "Silly Rabbi, kicks are for Trids!"

Today's Funny

One day a man passed by a farm and saw a beautiful horse.
Hoping to buy the animal, he said to the farmer: "I think your horse looks pretty good, so I'll give you $500 for him."
"He doesn't look good, and he's not for sale," the farmer said.
The man insisted, "I think he looks good and I'll up the price to $1000!"
"He doesn't look so good," the farmer said, "but if you want him that much, he's yours."
The next day the man came back raging mad. He went up to the farmer and screamed, "You sold me a blind horse! You cheated me!"
The farmer calmly replied, "I told you he didn't look so good, didn't I?"
Thought for the day...
A farmer called his pig Ball Point. Well, it wasn't its real name - just a pen name.

(Mikey's funnies)

To The Sheridan Community Chorus

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. ~ Max DePree

So, may I say to all the chorus members, to those who have helped with transporation needs, to those who have helped with set-ups and tear downs for each and every concert, to those who have helped with transportation, to those who have helped with promotion, to those who have helped with rehearsals, and especially to Diane...
Thank you,
Bud

Bud's World

June 22, 2008

Bud’s funnies
“A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining,
but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.”
~ Mark Twain
“Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.”
~ Henny Youngman

I was just wondering…
If a parsley farmer is sued can they “garnish” his wages?
How can someone be dirt poor, and another be filthy rich?
If one synchronized swimmer gets a cramp, do the rest get cramps too?
If you're an atheist and swear on the Bible, have you committed perjury?
Why when two planes almost hit each other is it called a near miss? Shouldn't it be called a near hit?

From the Choir Loft
This Tuesday evening (6/24) we will sing our patriotic musical at Heritage Village in Gerry, NY. We are taking this season as a chance to minister to people all around our community. This will be the first of eight concerts as we sing to an estimated 6,000 people. Pray for us as we present this message of our appreciation to God for his many blessings bestowed on our country.

Wit or wisdom“A word to the wise ain't necessary. It's the stupid ones who need the advice.”
~ Bill Cosby
“What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens.”
~ Benjamin Disraeli
“The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work.”
~ Robert Frost
“Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.”
~ St. Augustine

Today in History June 22

1994 – North Korea promised President Clinton they had given up their nuclear program
1970 – The voting age in the United States was changed from 21 to 18
1945 – Battle for Okinawa ended (Casualties: U.S.: 12,520, Japanese: 90,000, civilian: 130,000)
1942 – A Japanese submarine shelled Fort Stevens, Oregon
1940 – France officially surrendered to Germany as Nazis overran Paris
1936 – Heavyweight boxing champ Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmelling in 1st round
1847 – The 1st doughnut with a hole was created
1633 – The Pope forced Galileo to recant the notion that the earth orbited the sun

Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: tubamanbud@gmail.com
For choir / chorus or church music updates:
www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com

Heritage Village 6/24 Information

We will be singing our patriotic cantata this Tuesday, 6/24 at 7:00 pm.
Here are the directions as to where to go once you arrive onto the Heritage Village campus:

As you go up the driveway the brick building on the right, there will be a sign saying "Schwab manor"
The front door will be opened

All those wishing to car pool to Heritage, be in the Sheridan United Methodist church parking lot ready to go by 5:45 pm on Tuesday (6/24).
See you Tuesday evening...